Beware of a stealth tax on Social Security benefits

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Some people mistakenly believe that Social Security benefits are always free from federal income tax. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case. In fact, depending on how much overall income you...... Read More

Tax-wise ways to take cash from your corporation while avoiding dividend treatment

Monday, May 06, 2024
If you want to withdraw cash from your closely held corporation at a low tax cost, the easiest way is to distribute cash as a dividend. However, a dividend distribution...... Read More

How businesses can reinvigorate strategic planning

Friday, May 03, 2024
For businesses, and people for that matter, the beginning of the calendar year can be a bit of a grind. The holidays have passed, summer vacations are relatively far off...... Read More

A job loss is bad but the tax implications could make it worse

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Unemployment has been holding steady recently at 3.7%. But there are still some people losing their jobs — particularly in certain industries including technology and media. If you’re laid off...... Read More

Taking your spouse on a business trip? Can you write off the costs?

Monday, April 29, 2024
A recent report shows that post-pandemic global business travel is going strong. According to a report from Research and Markets, the market reached $665.3 billion in 2022 and is estimated...... Read More

New option for unused funds in a 529 college savings plan

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
With the high cost of college, many parents begin saving with 529 plans when their children are babies. Contributions to these plans aren’t tax deductible, but they grow tax deferred....... Read More

What’s the best accounting method route for business tax purposes?

Monday, April 22, 2024
Businesses basically have two accounting methods to figure their taxable income: cash and accrual. Many businesses have a choice of which method to use for tax purposes. The cash method...... Read More

Guidance on tax treatment of energy efficiency rebates

Friday, April 19, 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established and expanded numerous incentives to encourage taxpayers to increase their use of renewable energy and adoption of a range of energy-efficient improvements. In particular,...... Read More

Filing jointly or separately as a married couple: What’s the difference?

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
When you file your tax return, a tax filing status must be chosen. This status is used to determine your standard deduction, tax rates, eligibility for certain tax breaks and...... Read More

9 tax considerations if you’re starting a business as a sole proprietor

Monday, April 15, 2024
When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole proprietorship, you need to understand the tax issues involved. Here...... Read More